Reciprocity and Bonus Benefits
Members receive discounted admission at participating nature centers through the
Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). Additionally Science Center members receive special benefits at various attractions throughout the season and change on an annual basis.
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Reciprocal Admission
Please check with individual locations for their operating status and reciprocal programs.
The Association of Nature Center Administrators
Members of the Association of Nature Center Administrators embrace best practices for managing a nature center. They offer excellent services to their community in the form of environmental education, outreach and partnerships, stewardship, and sustainability.
Becoming a member of the Science Center gives you benefits from ANCA reciprocal members.
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2025 Bonus Member Benefits
Reciprocal admission is generally good for up to two adults and two youth for a free visit. Be sure to take your membership card with you when you go. Check the website of the organization for specific hours and directions as well as any additional reservation or safety policies/protocols.
Science Center members may visit the SEE Science Center, up to four people age 3 and up, at no charge during April 2025.
Science Center members can visit the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover for free throughout the month of May 2025 (up to 4 individuals, children under one are always free). Online reservations are required and available at https://childrens-museum.org/visit/info. When reserving online, Squam Lake Members should use the “w/discount (will pay at door)” price types. Science Center members will need to present proof of Membership when they arrive at CMNH. Museum play sessions are mask optional and current hours are: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 9am-Noon or 1-4pm, and Tuesdays & Sundays, 9am-Noon. Any questions, please reach out to
Science Center members may visit the Center for Wildlife, up to 4 people with a current membership card during the month of June 2025.
Science Center members may visit the New Hampshire Boat Museum, up to four people with a current membership card at no charge during July 2025.
Science Center members may visit the Seacoast Science Center for the number of individuals included at your membership level during the month of August 2025. This does not include the Odiorne Point State Park fee. Advance tickets are strongly recommended, as admission is limited. To book your visit, 1) go to https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. 2) click on the Admission Tickets button, 3) click on the General Admission button, 4) choose your tickets, then 5) click on "Add pomo or discount code" for each ticket option and enter SQUAM25, 6) complete your transaction, 7) show your ticket confirmation at the OPSP gate, 8) show your ticket confirmation at the SSC admissions desk, along with your membership card.
Science Center members may visit VINS in Quechee, Vermont, up to four people, at no charge during September 2025.
Science Center members may visit the Montshire Museum of Science, up to four people, at no charge during October 2025. Children under age 2 are always free and do not count toward the four-person limit. A current Science Center membership card must be presented at the Admissions Desk to receive complimentary admission. Offer excludes special ticketed events like Spooky Science. Please check Montshire's website for hours of operation and visitation policies.
Science Center members may visit the New Hampshire Telephone Museum, up to two adults and two children, at no charge during November 2025.
Science Center members may visit the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Exhibit galleries for up to four people with a current membership card during the month of December 2025 (excluding special events and planetarium shows).
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